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Chapter 9: Configuring Multicast Forwarding
Defining Multicast Forwarding
SGE2000/SGE2000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Reference Guide
Chapter
9
Defining Multicast Forwarding
The
Multicast Forward Page
contains fields for attaching ports or LAGs to a device that is attached to a
neighboring Multicast router/switch. Once IGMP Snooping is enabled, Multicast packets are forwarded
to the appropriate port or VLAN. To define Multicast forward settings:
1. Click
Bridging > Multicast > Forward
. The
Multicast Forward Page
opens:
Multicast Forward Page
The
Multicast Forward Page
contains the following fields:
•
VLAN ID
— Displays the VLAN ID.
•
Ports
— Indicates the port number on which Multicast service is configured.
•
LAGs
— Indicates the LAG number on which Multicast service is configured.
•
Of Unit
— Displays the stacking member for which the Multicast service parameters are displayed.
•
Interface
— Displays the port attached to the Multicast Group.
•
Interface Status
— Displays the interface status. The options are as follows:
–
Static
— Attaches the port to the Multicast group as static member.
–
Forbidden
— Forbidden ports are not included the Multicast group, even if IGMP snooping
designated the port to join a Multicast group.